Loising - Kantamal, Boudh

Loising is a village situated in the Kantamal tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Kantamal and around 88 km from Baudh. Baragaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Loising village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Loising is 417772. The village covers a total geographical area of 269 hectares and falls under the 762017 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Loising village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kantamal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Loising

According to the 2011 Census, Loising village had a total population of 462 people, including 229 males and 233 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.67%, with male literacy at 64.17% and female literacy at 32.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 193, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 152.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Loising

Loising is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Loising

Public transport in the Loising is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balangir, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Loising is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Loising is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Loising

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Loising village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Loising

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Loising village are given below:

FAQs about Loising